Planning

Community Health Services Commissioning Research

DHSC, LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

28 May 2025 at 13:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

28 May 2025 at 12:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 May 2025 at 10:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), based in London, is currently in the planning stage for a research project titled "Community Health Services Commissioning Research." This initiative falls under the services industry category with a focus on community health, health services, and miscellaneous health services. The project aims to gather insights into commissioning practices and support best patient outcomes by inviting stakeholders to participate in a survey. While the survey itself is not linked to a procurement, its findings may influence future practices in community health. Interested parties should note that the survey closes on 27 June 2025, with opportunities for interviews scheduled thereafter to discuss experiences further. The research aligns with government priorities to transform health services by enhancing accessibility and early detection while maintaining sustainability in integrated care. The planned contract period, indicative of future research activities, spans from 30 June to 1 July 2025.

This research initiative presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community and health services to contribute to shaping future commissioning practices. Companies involved in contracting, local authorities, or integrated care boards (ICBs) may find value in participating, as the project seeks insights into innovative approaches that align with patient needs. Networking and engaging in the interviews could help businesses better position themselves in the evolving landscape of health and social care services. Those adept in providing solutions that enhance neighbourhood health services or innovations aimed at improving patient experiences and outcomes would be well-suited to engage with this project, potentially growing their impact in community health transformations and gaining visibility within government health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Health Services Commissioning Research

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a research project to understand current commissioning practices in community health, with the aim to support best practice including on outcomes for patients and communities. As part of this research, the Department invites those involved in contracting and commissioning community health services within ICBs, local authorities and Places to complete a survey on their experiences in commissioning community health services. Background The government is committed to transforming the national health system, with key priorities including shifting care from hospitals to homes and focusing on early detection and prevention. As part of this, there is also a focus on developing neighbourhood health services that delivers care closer to home, enhances access, and improves patient outcomes while ensuring the sustainability of integrated health and social care services. Community Health Services will be central to these transformations, and smarter commissioning that follow patient needs and supports innovation as part of an integrated neighbourhood health service is paramount. About the survey Please access the survey and full details here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HOQJJ-YaKaRHkRg1bw3qXlZUNTdDQVFUQUM0M0Q2Skk0SzU4QTJSWFg3My4u The survey will close on 27 June 2025. Alongside the survey, the Department of Health and Social Care would also like to invite participants to take part in an interview to further discuss their responses and experiences. Please email communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk to register your interest. ***This is not linked to a procurement**** For any queries on the project or survey, please contact communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk.

Planning Information

The Department of Health and Social Care is conducting a research project to understand current commissioning practices in community health, with the aim to support best practice including on outcomes for patients and communities. As part of this research, the Department invites those involved in contracting and commissioning community health services within ICBs, local authorities and Places to complete a survey on their experiences in commissioning community health services. Background The government is committed to transforming the national health system, with key priorities including shifting care from hospitals to homes and focusing on early detection and prevention. As part of this, there is also a focus on developing neighbourhood health services that delivers care closer to home, enhances access, and improves patient outcomes while ensuring the sustainability of integrated health and social care services. Community Health Services will be central to these transformations, and smarter commissioning that follow patient needs and supports innovation as part of an integrated neighbourhood health service is paramount. About the survey Please access the survey and full details here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&token=da408d09dfde465ba6e82fe6cb5eb229&id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HOQJJ-YaKaRHkRg1bw3qXlZUNTdDQVFUQUM0M0Q2Skk0SzU4QTJSWFg3My4u The survey will close on 27 June 2025. Alongside the survey, the Department of Health and Social Care would also like to invite participants to take part in an interview to further discuss their responses and experiences. Please email communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk to register your interest. ***This is not linked to a procurement**** For any queries on the project or survey, please contact communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028113-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC, LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
communityhealthservicesmailbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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